Last week, the first public natural gas fueling station opened in Oregon. Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian, long-time champion for cleaner fuels and cleaner air, spoke about the opportunities clean fuel alternatives bring to the state. Not only do alternative fuel options clean our air for public health, it also means opening the market to choice […]
Oregon truckers will soon have more access to compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, thanks to $4 million in federal grants. Via Sustainable Business Journal: The Oregon Department of Transportation selected eight projects to receive federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Funds after soliciting applications in February for projects that help meet Gov. John Kitzhaber’s 10-year Energy Action Plan goal to […]
More than 100 businesses have joined the Clean Fuels Work coalition to support Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program, a smart transportation fuel policy that cleans our fuels and our air. These businesses recognize that the program expands our fuel alternatives and improves public health, while providing opportunities for business development, jobs, and economic growth. They also recognize […]
You’re not reading this wrong. Nor is the picture dated. Drivers really can fill up for $2.29/gallon at the Truck ‘N Travel in Eugene. There is one catch, though… … That’s the price for fueling up with cleaner-burning natural gas instead of gasoline or diesel. As gasoline and diesel prices spike headed into summer, it’s […]
Please join industry professionals and Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Brad Avakian at the launch of Oregon’s first public compressed natural gas fueling station. Energy savings are at Oregon’s fingertips. Come join industry professionals and Oregon’s Labor Commissioner at this historic event. Let us know that you’re coming! RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1jWZQzZ This public fueling […]
The Oregonian recently ran a story on the price of gas at the pump in Oregon. Their findings: Gas prices are soaring just in time for the summer. Gasoline and diesel prices are rising as we head into summer. And it looks like there’s nothing we can do about it. But this chart is somewhat misleading. While […]